As we are all aware of the more stringent emission regulations than the prevailing BS-III norms, the BS-IV emission norms have been effected in the Indian motoring industry from April 1, 2017. The available auto majors have started modifying their ongoing products for these new emission norms. A number of manufacturers have done with this, and rests are in the process of achieving the same.
On the same run, country’s fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer, TVS Motor Company has rolled out the 2017 year version of Star City+ with BS-IV engine update. The commuter motorcycle has hit the market with the price tag of INR 44,490 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Other than this, it also get benefited with the addition of new Auto Headlamp On feature, which has ended up the need of switching ON/OFF.
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The list of highlighted features on the TVS Star City+ BSIV includes an all-gear electric start, digital-analogue instrument console, and an Econometer that helps in exhaling excellent fuel efficiency. Besides these, a special Molycoat piston has been used in the powertrain that lowered down friction inside the cylinder and ensures better combustion.
In addition to that the bike maintains an equilibrium in between the variables of speed riding conditions and the weight of rider to attain an optimum ignition curve. This supports the TVS Star City+ in offering better pick up and the claimed fuel economy of 86Km/l by the automaker. At the dealerships, you will find a range of colours such as Chocolate Gold, White Gold, Black Gold, Black Silver, Black Blue, Matte Grey, Titanium Grey, Oscar Black, Show-Stopper Blue, Celebrity Scarlet and Spotlight White, to opt your favourite one.
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Under the fuel tank, the TVS Star City+ is equipped with the same powertrain with the displacement of 109.7cc. The said engine is rated to produce 8.4PS of maximum power at 7,000rpm and delivers 8.7Nm of peak torque via a mated 4-speed gearbox. With the fuel tank capacity of 10-litre, the bike has 109 kg kerb weight and offers an enough ground clearance of 172mm.